Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need for rigorous research, reliable data, and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to ensure the accurate identification, documentation, and preservation of Philippine languages.
In her message for the launch of the Atlas at Mapa ng mga Wika ng Pilipinas by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) on October 29, 2026, Legarda emphasized that language documentation must be grounded in scientific research and validated information, with the active participation of the communities whose languages are being studied.
Legarda […]
Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for stronger climate preparedness and public health protection following a new international study documenting millions of heat-related deaths worldwide, many linked to human-caused climate change. She said the findings reinforce her longstanding warning that the climate crisis is a public health crisis, underscoring the urgency of translating existing climate policies into concrete measures that protect lives and livelihoods.
The 2026 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report, released on October 28, called for climate […]
Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger disaster preparedness, early action against climate risks, and sustained support for community-led solutions as the Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) 2026 recognized women and youth whose leadership has helped protect lives and livelihoods.
In her message for the PRA 2026 awarding ceremony at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila on Wednesday, October 28, Legarda emphasized the need to anticipate risks, strengthen local capabilities, and address vulnerabilities that leave communities exposed to repeated disasters.
“Resilience must […]
Distinguished guests, resilience champions, colleagues in government, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
Today marks the fourth year of the Philippine Resilience Awards, a continuing commitment to recognize and honor individuals and organizations whose work strengthens our communities against climate change and disasters.
The news in recent weeks has been filled with stark warnings about the super El Niño – ranging from scorching temperatures and widespread provincial droughts to compounding health hazards. As we prepare for what lies ahead, I am […]
Amid ongoing deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for the restitution and proper allocation of funds legally intended for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), emphasizing the government’s responsibility to safeguard funds meant to protect depositors and provide healthcare services to Filipinos.
Legarda reiterated her concern over the remittance of ₱107.23 billion from PDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund to the National Treasury. She noted that only ₱57 billion […]
